These fine missionaries started their missions on June 24th 2015. We remember that day vividly because we also arrived at the MTC that very same day. We have loved serving with this group of 13. There was lots of love and laughter last night as we shared time together. It was a bitter-sweet morning as we said “see you later” and hugged them goodbye.
We “love them to pieces!”
June 26, 2015
June 7,2017
August 2015…missing a few missionaries who arrived on delayed flights.
The picture above…….New shoes….August 2015.
Worn out shoes -I love this reminder of hard work and dedication. “Arise, walk about the land through its length and breadth; for I will give it to you.” Genesis 13:17 These have walked the length and breadth of Norway.
Dropping off their luggage before heading out to shop in Oslo…
Farewell dinner at the mission home!
Listening to Elder Sanchez play the piano one…last…time…
Some of these missionaries arrived in August 2015 on delayed flights . A few did not receive their assignment papers announcing their first area and companion. They received them now, for their next assignment…Home….lots of laughs, and lots of inside jokes.
You may be wondering why they don’t have shoes and socks on? It poured rain while they were walking the streets of Oslo one last time, so their shoes and socks were soaked. We were busy trying to dry them in time for their LONG flights home.
Elder Gurr8!
President Hill, Elder Bleggi and Elder Mitchell.
President Hill and Elder Tennant on the 4:00 a.m. airport run…
Leaving the mission home at 6:00 a.m.
A final picture together…
And…One final selfie for these two!
We arrived back at the mission home just in time to see Elder Killpack’s family arrive to pick him up!
Love this!!
We are grateful for this special group of 13 and their service in the Norway Oslo Mission!
Ha det bra!
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You have been so busy these last couple of weeks! Wishing these sweet missionaries all the best on their next adventures.
They all arrived back in SLC safe and sound. Thanks for taking such great care of them. We love and appreciated all you’ve done for them over the past two years. We love the blog and the mission book you sent home. You have been wonderful leaders, we’re so happy they we’re able to serve with you both. It was fantastic to meet everyone’s families at the airport.
Thank you for letting us know they arrived safe and sound. We thought about them all day!
Thanks to all the parents who share their wonderful children with us! They are amazing and we love them!
Sister Hill
We had a wonderful reunion with Elder Hoopes last night and can’t thank you and President Hill and all the others there that took such good care of him. It’s fun to hear the stories in person. These photos are amazing and perfectly capture the love they all had for their mission, you, and each other. Thank you!
Elder Bleggi made it home safe and sound. We are glad he his home. We looked at pictures and heard great stories and experiences he had. He loves you and appreciate you and President Hill so much. He misses everyone he has been with in Norway. Thank you again for all of your time and love you have shown him. We truly appreciate you. Ha det bra
President & Sister Hill…thank you for all you’ve done! Hunter loves you both so much! I want to express our appreciation for your hard work & dedication to all the missionaries serving in Norway <3 And I especially have enjoyed this blog. I love all the photos capturing this great journey! Thanks again <3
I am Elder Bleggis 84 year old grandma. I just got back to Alpine, Utah after traveling to Driggs, Idaho for his homecoming. Kolton did a great job on his talk. He certainly loves the Lord, both President and Sister Hill and the people in Norway. Thanks so much for taking such good care of him and all of the other missionaries.
Thanks for the update! We love Elder Bleggi! We are happy he made it home safe and sound and that you were able to hear about his mission to Norway!
Tears looking and these beautiful pictures knowing this will be my daughter in just a few weeks. Thank you for loving our children as your own. I know we are all so very grateful.